CLA-2-72:S:N:N1:118 849918
Ms. Deborah J. Clune
PBB U.S.A. Inc.
P.O. Box 950
Buffalo, N.Y. 14213
RE: The tariff classification of ferrosilicon (Duramet) from Canada.
Dear Ms. Clune:
In your letter dated February 16, 1990, on behalf of Washington
Mills Electro Minerals Corporation, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The trade name for this product is Duramet. Your literature
indicates that it is ferrosilicon in fine powder form. A typical
analysis by weight is as follows:
Iron (Fe) 75 - 80%
Silicon (Si) 14 - 18%
Titanium (Ti) 4 - 8%
Alumina (Al) 1 - 2%
Carbon (C) 0 - 1%
Cr+Mg+V+MN+Ni < 1%
+ Cu+Zr+Mo
(This ruling will only apply to ferrosilicon having a titanium content
of 10% or less).
In use, the ferrosilicon will be added to a slurry of water,
metals, and other materials for use in heavy media separation of metal
ores. Electricity is introduced to the slurry, which creates an
electromagnetic effect causing the materials in the slurry to separate
at various levels based upon their specific gravities.
The applicable subheading for the ferro silicon will be
7202.29.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for ferrosilicon: other ... The rate of duty will be
free.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport